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Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 20 20 36 98
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 24 30 22 28 104

After Action Report

The Warriors edged the Celtics 104-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Warriors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.